Section 7. Whoever recognizes as surety for another as provided in this chapter may at any time before breach of the recognizance surrender his principal and exonerate himself from further liability, in the manner provided for surrender by bail, and all proceedings on such surrender shall be the same as provided in the case of bail. If a debtor arrested on execution is surrendered by his surety, he may recognize anew for his appearance at the time, place and upon the conditions expressed in the former recognizance.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases
Title II - Actions and Proceedings Therein
Chapter 224 - Arrest on Mesne Process and Supplementary Proceedings in Civil Actions
Section 7 - Surrender of Principal on Recognizance by Surety; New Recognizance
Section 8 - Recognizances and Bonds; Breach; Remedies
Section 12 - Support in Jail; Discharge
Section 15 - Judgment Debtor; Examination
Section 17 - Redemption of Property Transferred; Refusal or Acceptance of Transfer by Creditor
Section 18 - Contempt; Procedure; Effect; Appeal
Section 19 - Charges of Fraud; Procedure; Sentence; Appeal
Section 20 - Transfer of Property Pending Examination; Commitment for Contempt; Exceptions
Section 21 - Supplementary Proceedings; Dismissal; Discharge of Debtor
Section 24 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Discharge
Section 25 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Examination
Section 26 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Appointment of Special Counsel
Section 28 - Persons Committed for Non-Payment of Tax; Manner of Discharge